Nickelodeon Idents: The Early Years (1979-1993) - The Ident Review

Episode 94
This time on THE IDENT REVIEW, we're examining some of the earliest idents from what was the premiere children's channel, arguably across the world, Nickelodeon! We start in 1979, after the channel launched, rebranding from Pinwheel, it's early 80's attempt with the silver ball, the debut of the famous orange splatter and signature tune in 1985, and some of the early CGI work seen in the early 1990's!
There are many Nickelodeon idents from its first few decades on the air. We're only taking a look at a few of them for now, but I'm sure we'll revisit these at some point in the future...
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[@AdamMartyn]

Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Ident Review! If you enjoyed, please a like on this video, and subscribe to the channel for more Ident Review episodes!

[@titanictotired]

I did enjoy but just have to ask, what music do you use for the series? It's great, relaxing and I'd like to listen to it often. Thanks!

[@garali1973]

Imagine the next Ident review episode been one dedicated to SpongeBob the loud house and other Nickelodeon shows

[@ukraineukabandonedplace]

Nicktoon logos nexst h

[@ukraineukabandonedplace]

2020to21 set

[@Lizziefrances15]

The first one is nightmare fuel 😂 a documentary style episode like you’ve just released for itv about the history of Nickelodeon and all its ventures (hotel etc) would be cool!

[@diaquallo]

Now this is a blast from the past! As a nickelodeon fan, I watch real shows like rugrats, spongebob, rocco's modern life and more. But now there's new shows like Middleton post and the Patrick star show. But still, this is the best ident review from 90's babies everywhere.

[@AdamMartyn]

I grew up on a lot of the 'classic' Nick shows too! I just think the modern programmes are for the current generation of kids! But I'll always hold a soft spot for the 90's batch!

[@RebeccaPhythian]

Genuinely don't think ever seen a single one of these idents before but I bloody love 'em! Loved this video 🥰😘❤

[@AdamMartyn]

Awww thank you my love! 😁😘❤ there's lots more than where that came from too!

[@danieldoes256]

dang it’s been a while I miss this community with all my heart, honestly

[@TheApqleGuy]

The only ident review that’s not a British channel Still waiting on a full CiTV ident review from 1983-2023

[@AdamMartyn]

Thats not true! There are a couple of other international episodes of the Ident Review 😊

[@docscreations6672]

It’s weird because the day before you posted this video I saw a documentary about the history of Nickelodeon. Maybe it’s me but the first ident creeped me out.

[@AdamMartyn]

Talk about coincidence! The first ident is a little unnerving compared to the others! I like the classic feel of it, but I can see why they changed it quickly!

[@rogerdarthwell5393]

This is surprising! Good epsiode Adam!

[@AdamMartyn]

Thanks Roger! 😁

[@rogerdarthwell5393]

@@AdamMartyn No worries!

[@chiare5236]

I guess me binging Nick ident collections has really paid off this time 😂

[@chucklefun487]

Great video you should do a video about the nick jr idents.

[@jbtv7955]

Nice video Adam Then in 1991 was when Nick Toons released

[@Mashmaddity]

Now you have to do Cartoon Network. It only makes sense.

[@WhovianMG]

Actually, Pinwheel was the show that aired on the channel. The actual name before it became Nickelodeon was C-3.

[@PhirePhlame]

Ooh, have you seen the Boomerang bumpers? The old ones were so iconic!

[@Allanbuzzy]

Are you planning on doing the idents for Jetix, the successor to Fox Kids? Or even the 2006 Nick UK idents?

[@AdamMartyn]

Leave me a link to some of them and I'll check them out to see if they would make a good episode!

[@Allanbuzzy]

@@AdamMartyn Nick UK 2006: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faTLgaOXg7KAjqc Jetix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpS6qWewp5asnLc

[@BBCTwoIdentFan101]

Are you planning to do Cartoon Network idents in the future, Adam?

[@AdamMartyn]

Quite possibly! Send me a link to a good batch and I'll take a look!

[@BBCTwoIdentFan101]

@@AdamMartyn kzbin.info/www/bejne/aobVnaGqhad6gs0

[@ManF3]

This is the first time you do an ident review of an Nickelodeon television channel, Martyn! Also, if I did like an ident that you find underwhelming, such as the "Billboard" ident from BBC Two and the BBC Knowledge ident before closing down, then that's _just_ my opinion.

[@AdamMartyn]

Feel free to call me Adam pal 😊 and that is indeed your opinion, and it's completely valid 😊

[@DavidDoom95]

@@AdamMartyn Do a Part 2 on Nickelodeon Idents?

[@AdamMartyn]

Perhaps I will in the not to distant future 👀

[@DavidDoom95]

@@AdamMartyn Here's a link to Some More Nick Idents for the Ident Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWTGqaOMmsaVeqM

[@TheRealMrTBA]

After you do Nickelodeon then do Cartoon Network and then you should do the Teletoon Canada from 1997. I'd like to see your opinions on them.

[@PhirePhlame]

The early bumper set for Nickelodeon, from 1979, mainly relied on a mime character. Only a few seem to have survived, but these are definitely more childlike than the one shown here, though it still is quite old-fashioned in style for the time. If I had to guess, it almost seems as if they bet too much on the old philosophy that kids never change. Like, it's not an unsafe bet since that is true to an extent - something that appealed to kids before is probably still gonno have some level of appeal to them today (assuming it still reflects well on today's moral values ofc). Still, diminishing returns are to be expected unless you make the effort to connect with what's popular with kids _today._

[@PhirePhlame]

As for the "silver ball" bumper set, they generally showed various activities that were popular with the youth. At the time, there seemed to be a focus on teens in addition to kids, as further evidenced by shows like LiveWire (entertainment talk with a youth focus). The "Nick! Nick-el-o-de-on!" jingle is also imo nearly as catchy.

[@MrRetroTechOffical]

Wish you did one of the Doo-Woop Dinosaur Idents!

[@danieldoes256]

I how you notice this and remember me tbh, ever since I was kicked out of the discord I’ve stopped watching you I was filled with anger, rage and sadness at the time when I was kicked and each time I’ve wanted to watch you, I’ve been putting it off. Of course, now I understand why I was kicked. I loved this community due to it’s friendly nature and kindness to others including me. I promise, when I turn 13, I’m coming back in the server. But I’m the meanwhile, I’m coming back into the community (not going in the discord of course)

[@garali1973]

As a fan of animation I was a Nickelodeon kid as well and I really like the shows for both their charm and their animation style. favourites include SpongeBob Rocko‘s modern life and Rugrats for Unique style. The loud house and Casagrandes for their comic strip style. Chalkzone and my life as a teenage robot for their charm and there story arcs. And Ren & Stimpy for their throwback to classic cartoons A show that will definitely be remembered (but I can’t say the same for its creator.)

[@haisonpham1431]

technically, Nickeloeon's orange branding started in October 1984

[@andrewedwards479]

Nick nick nick nick nick nick nickelodeon!

[@CulturePhilter]

I didn’t realise that Nickelodeon was that old. I remember that early 90s one but not from 1993 as we didn’t get Sky until the late 90s so they must have kept it a whole.

[@AdamMartyn]

Neither did I until I started researching! I think the kept the '93 one for a few years, with other idents mixed in as well! May be saving some of them for Part 2! 👀

[@CrazyUberEngineerStudios]

well, the first ident that was an kinetoscope, not film projector.

[@brianboy2151]

7:51 This is false, in the Silver ball era, mostly in 1983, the ball would change to “nick” and then “nickelodeon”.

[@levighgvbvfg2092]

do nickelodeon movies idents

[@shaydailly]

The channel launched in the UK in 1992.

[@jacobthegachadude]

I agree

[@AdamMartyn]

Lucky viewers in the US got a 10+ year headstart!

[@Matt78778]

Ni ni ni ni ni ni nick nick nick nickelodeon

[@sonicwindstorm22]

ceeeeeeeeeb

[@nicksullivan4994]

I Love Nickelodeon, but I HATE The PinchFace Bumper, it always Scares The Crap out of Me! Seriously, Why does PinchFace even have to exist anyway? Why would somebody ever want to create something That Creepy and Scary for a Network That’s supposed to be meant for Kids?😡😭🤮👎🏻